G7, #036 Ancient China Quiz

What natural boundaries isolated ancient China?

• Hills and valleys

• Mountains and deserts

• Rivers and lakes

• Forests and plains

Why did the ancient Chinese believe that China was the center of the Earth?

• Because of their geographical location

• Because of their isolation

• Because of their advanced civilization

• Because of their religious beliefs

Which rivers helped the ancient Chinese grow crops and feed their population?

• Huang He and Yangzi Rivers

• Gobi and Yellow Sea Rivers

• Tien Shan and Himalayan Rivers

• Nile and Amazon Rivers

Why was the Huang He River called the 'River of Sorrows'?

• Because of its strong current

• Because of the loess that contributed to flooding

• Because of its yellow color

• Because of its connection to the Yellow Sea

How did the ancient Chinese control and lessen the damage of flooding in the Huang He River Valley?

• Through irrigation

• Through building dams

• Through diverting the river

• Through praying to the gods

Which dynasty ruled China from around 1650 BCE to 1027 BCE?

• Qin Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

What was the social status of noblewomen during the Shang Dynasty?

• Low

• Equal to men

• Higher than men

• Dependent on their husbands

What type of government did China create under the rule of the Zhou Dynasty?

• Monarchy

• Feudalism

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

What did the Chinese learn to make during the Zhou Dynasty?

• Paper

• Porcelain

• Iron

• Silk

What was China's most important and valuable export during ancient times?

• Spices

• Iron

• Tea

• Silk